QUALCOMM CDMA Technologies Extends Product Roadmaps to Support Multiple Modes of Third Generation Global CDMA Standard / New Solutions to Support Multi-Carrier

GENEVA (PROTEXT) - QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM),pioneer and world leader of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)digital wireless technology, today announced further developmentplans for Mobile Station Modem (MSM(TM)) solutions that willsupport the single worldwide CDMA standard for third generation(3G) systems. The new chipset and system software solutions willsupport the Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) modes of the Global3G (G3G) CDMA air interface standard in accordance with theOperator's Harmonization Group (OHG) agreements. The standard isbeing developed by the two 3G Partnership Projects (3GPP and3GPP2) and is being recognized as the CDMA part of IMT-2000 bythe International Telecommunications Union (ITU). The newchipsets and systems software will pave the way for QUALCOMM CDMATechnologies to deliver complete solutions to accelerate theglobal deployment of 3G CDMA products and services. The two FDD modes that will be implemented in the QUALCOMMCDMA Technologies solutions are the G3G CDMA Multi-Carrier (MC)mode, consisting of both 1x and 3x spreading bandwidths, and theG3G CDMA Direct Spread (DS) mode. These solutions will enablemanufacturers and operators worldwide to easily and effectivelyevolve their products and services based on local marketrequirements and deliver a new breed of feature-rich, voice anddata-centric wireless devices furthering the growth of thewireless industry. "As the industry leader in on-time delivery of the mostadvanced CDMA solutions for wireless handset and infrastructuremanufacturers, we are uniquely positioned to provide the mostcomplete 3G CDMA solutions," said Don Schrock, president ofQUALCOMM CDMA Technologies. "We are dedicated to deliveringleading CDMA chipset and system software solutions to meet therequirements of operators and manufacturers around the world. Weintend to leverage our extensive experience with CDMA to enableour customers to quickly bring to market products and services tosupport the multiple modes of the single 3G CDMA standard." Earlier this year, QUALCOMM CDMA Technologies introduced itsMSM5000(TM) chipset and system software solution that iscompliant with 3G CDMA 1x MC mode specifications. The MSM5000chipset and system software, QUALCOMM CDMA Technologies' seventh-generation MSM, is scheduled to begin field trials in early 2000with commercial production following the trials. In addition to the MSM5000, two new chipset and systemsoftware solutions are currently being developed to support the3G CDMA standard. The MSM5100(TM) chipset and system softwaresolution features support for the 1x and 3x MC mode while theMSM5200(TM) chipset and system software will support the DS mode.There will be significant amounts of commonality to facilitateeasy migration between different 3G CDMA modes as well as fromall existing QUALCOMM CDMA products to the new 3G products. Withthe development of both MC and DS 3G CDMA technologies, QUALCOMMCDMA Technologies will continue its leading position bybroadening its product portfolio to support manufacturers andoperators to successfully meet the worldwide 3G CDMA standard.Both solutions will enable fast product development cycles,improve power management, and provide extensive feature sets andtools for product differentiation to allow flexibility intargeting worldwide markets. Detailed specifications andschedules will be announced later, paced by the specific backwardand forward migration paths as well as the system verificationand testing schedules of the different modes. QUALCOMM CDMA Technologies is the leading developer andsupplier of CDMA chipsets, hardware and software solutions andtools with more than 50 million MSM chips shipped worldwide. Thedivision supplies chipsets to the world's leading CDMA handsetand infrastructure manufacturers including: Acer Peripherals,Inc., ALPS ELECTRIC CO., LTD.; CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.; DENSOCORPORATION; FUJITSU LIMITED; Hitachi, Ltd.; Hyundai ElectronicsIndustries Co., Ltd.; KYOCERA CORPORATION; LG Information andCommunications, Ltd.; Samsung Electronics Ltd.; SANYO ElectricCo., Ltd.; and Toshiba Corporation, among others. QUALCOMM Incorporated (www.qualcomm.com) is a leader indeveloping and delivering innovative digital wirelesscommunications products and services based on the Company's CDMAdigital technology. The Company's major business areas includeCDMA phones; integrated CDMA chipsets and system software;technology licensing; and satellite-based systems includingOmniTRACS(R) and portions of the Globalstar(TM) system.Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., QUALCOMM is included in theS&P 500 Index and is a 1999 FORTUNE 500(R) company traded on theNasdaq under the ticker symbol QCOM. Except for the historical information contained herein, thisnews release contains forward-looking statements that are subjectto risks and uncertainties, including timely product development,the Company's ability to successfully manufacture significantquantities of CDMA or other equipment on a timely and profitablebasis, and those related to performance guarantees, change ineconomic conditions of the various markets the Company serves, aswell as the other risks detailed from time to time in theCompany's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for theyear ended September 26, 1999, and most recent Form 10-Q. QUALCOMM is a registered trademark and OmniTRACS is aregistered trademark and service mark of QUALCOMM Incorporated.MSM, MSM5000, MSM5100 and MSM5200 are trademarks of QUALCOMMIncorporated. Globalstar is a trademark of Loral QUALCOMMSatellite Services, Incorporated. All other trademarks are theproperty of their respective owners. ots Original Text Service:QUALCOMM Incorporated Internet: http://www.newsaktuell.deContact: Anita Hix, CDMA Technologies Marketing, 858-658-5879, orfax, 858-651-7385, or ahix@qualcomm.com, or Christine Trimble,Corporate Public Relations, 858-651-3628, or fax, 858-651-2590,or ctrimble@qualcomm.com, or Julie Cunningham, InvestorRelations, 858-658-4224, or fax, 858-651-9303, orjcunningham@qualcomm.com, all of QUALCOMM Web site:http://www.qualcomm.com

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